In light of the numerous scandals that have occurred in the country recently, the Foreign Ministry in Poland has come up with a new proposal. It said that the country should tighten the visa system further and should also start charging higher fines from those who violate the rules. The […]
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Another Portugal City to Introduce Tax for Tourists by 2025
Carlos Pinto de Sá, the mayor of Évora, Portugal, has made an announcement about plans of introducing a tourist tax from early next year. According to Pinto de Sá, they would present the draft regulation at a council meeting for getting the opinion of local officials. The regulation is related […]
Portugal Fining Overstayers and Foreigners with Expired Schengen Visas
According to the Portuguese authorities, police in the country have begun to take measures against all foreigners visiting the country who do not comply with the visa rules for visitors. The Public Security Police stated that foreigners who have an expired visa and are staying in the territory of Portugal […]
Greece to Introduce Fee for Cruise Ship Tourists to Mykonos and Santorini
Tourists visiting Greece will now have to pay a fee of €20. This fee will be applicable on tourists who arrive on cruise ships to visit its renowned islands, Mykonos and Santorini. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Prime Minister of Greece, said that they had decided to impose this fee in light […]
Norway Advises Pakistani and Middle East Schengen Visa Applicants about Not Buying Tickets
Located in Abu Dhabi, the Norwegian Embassy issued a warning to visa applicants from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Qatar. It said that they should submit their applications for a Schengen visa at least 15 days before they want to travel. The Advice The authority issued a […]
Foreign Visitors in Tuscany may Have to pay for Emergency Hospital Care from September
From September 2024, people visiting Italy’s Tuscany, who are not residents of the European Union, may have to pay for emergency hospital care. According to the authorities, this measure would provide hospitals in the region some relief. After all, there is an increasing number of foreign tourists coming to Italy. […]
Barcelona Visitors to Pay 20% Higher Tourism Taxes from October
One of the most popular destinations in the world, Barcelona, has decided to hike its tourist tax fee once more. It had previously increased the said tax in April of the year to €3.25. The latest increase will push it up to €4. The city council has decided to implement […]
France’s Travel and Tourism Sector to Surpass 2023 Records this Year
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) issued a new report. It disclosed that the tourism industry in France saw its contribution to the GDP record a year-on-year increase of 6% in the previous year. The contribution rose to a new high of about €246 billion. Most importantly, the Travel […]
Venice has Taken Measures to Limit Impact of Over-Tourism
Last weekend, new rules came into effect in Venice, Italy. Under the new rules, the size of tour groups is limited to 25 people and loudspeakers have also been banned. According to officials of the Italian city, the new measures are aimed at limiting the impact of over-tourism at the […]
Here’s What You Need To Know About Getting A Business Visa In The UK
Do you want to start a business in the UK but you are not from the UK? Then don’t worry. You just need a UK business visa. But you have to know that there are different types of business visas, and the one you need depends on what kind of […]